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Bell Museum Summer Camp Assistant

Posted: February 16, 2023 by MAEE Administration

Category: Bell Museum of Natural History

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Bell Museum Summer Camp Assistant
Job Type
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Organization Bell Museum
Job Description

This position involves assisting camp leaders in creating a safe, age-appropriate, and positive learning environment during educational camp experiences centered on environmental science, natural history, and astronomy for children entering grades 1-8 in the 2023-2024 school year.

We are looking for individuals to join our team who are inspired by our mission to ignite curiosity and wonder, explore our connections to nature and the universe, and create a better future for our evolving world. We believe that difference is a strength and are looking for candidates that reflect and respect diversity. We encourage you to apply for the position even if you do not believe you meet every qualification.

Duties and Responsibilities

Camp Activities (85%)

  • Assist summer camp leaders in creating a safe, fun and enriching camp environment. Includes safety policies such as frequent hand washing, and reporting illness symptoms of campers.
  • Follow safety guidelines and practices ensuring that campers are safe at all times.
  • Assist with setup and tear down of camp activities.
  • Lead at least one camp activity per week.
  • Monitor and engage all age groups of campers during check-in and check-out by monitoring campers' well-being and safety, interacting with campers, playing games and leading hands-on activities.
  • Camp staff are required to follow all safety related policies and procedures at all times.

Other duties as assigned (15%)

  • Write a short bio to include in camp guardian communications.
  • Monitoring lunch time.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

  • Coursework in education, physical or natural science, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience working with youth and adults in a team environment.
  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate carrying the minimum number of credits to qualify for student employment.
  • Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Must be dedicated, dependable, flexible and enthusiastic.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with environmental education and/or interpretation, science, education, or youth studies.
  • Experience working in a camp or after-school setting
  • Experience using and troubleshooting virtual technology, such as Zoom.
  • Customer service experience.
  • First Aid and CPR Certification.

Hours, Pay, Other

  • Position start date:      June 12, 2023
  • Position end date:        September 1, 2023

Hours: Full-Time - 40 hours per week or Part-Time 20-25 hours per week

  • Required staff training days:
    • 4-5 days (30-40 hours) of training to be scheduled between June 12 - 15.  Times will vary

Pay rate:  $16.00

Other: Successfully passing a background check is a requirement for this position.

To learn more or apply, visit:

UMN Job Board ID: 353946

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Pay Rate: $16.00

Link: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/353946

Location 2088 Larpenteur Ave W. St Paul MN 55113
Expires 2023-04-07
Link https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/353946
MAEE Partner Bell Museum of Natural History
Bell Museum Summer Camp Assistant
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Bell Museum
Location: 2088 Larpenteur Ave W. St Paul MN 55113
Expires: 2023-04-07
Link: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/353946
MAEE Partner: Bell Museum of Natural History
Job Description:

This position involves assisting camp leaders in creating a safe, age-appropriate, and positive learning environment during educational camp experiences centered on environmental science, natural history, and astronomy for children entering grades 1-8 in the 2023-2024 school year.

We are looking for individuals to join our team who are inspired by our mission to ignite curiosity and wonder, explore our connections to nature and the universe, and create a better future for our evolving world. We believe that difference is a strength and are looking for candidates that reflect and respect diversity. We encourage you to apply for the position even if you do not believe you meet every qualification.

Duties and Responsibilities

Camp Activities (85%)

  • Assist summer camp leaders in creating a safe, fun and enriching camp environment. Includes safety policies such as frequent hand washing, and reporting illness symptoms of campers.
  • Follow safety guidelines and practices ensuring that campers are safe at all times.
  • Assist with setup and tear down of camp activities.
  • Lead at least one camp activity per week.
  • Monitor and engage all age groups of campers during check-in and check-out by monitoring campers' well-being and safety, interacting with campers, playing games and leading hands-on activities.
  • Camp staff are required to follow all safety related policies and procedures at all times.

Other duties as assigned (15%)

  • Write a short bio to include in camp guardian communications.
  • Monitoring lunch time.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

  • Coursework in education, physical or natural science, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience working with youth and adults in a team environment.
  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate carrying the minimum number of credits to qualify for student employment.
  • Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Must be dedicated, dependable, flexible and enthusiastic.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with environmental education and/or interpretation, science, education, or youth studies.
  • Experience working in a camp or after-school setting
  • Experience using and troubleshooting virtual technology, such as Zoom.
  • Customer service experience.
  • First Aid and CPR Certification.

Hours, Pay, Other

  • Position start date:      June 12, 2023
  • Position end date:        September 1, 2023

Hours: Full-Time - 40 hours per week or Part-Time 20-25 hours per week

  • Required staff training days:
    • 4-5 days (30-40 hours) of training to be scheduled between June 12 - 15.  Times will vary

Pay rate:  $16.00

Other: Successfully passing a background check is a requirement for this position.

To learn more or apply, visit:

UMN Job Board ID: 353946

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Pay Rate: $16.00

Link: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/353946

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